No basis for bleak economic view: PM
No basis for bleak economic view: PM
It was easy to talk down the local economy, but the evidence did not back it up, Prime Minister John Key told Scott Technology workers in Dunedin yesterday.
Stand Up Otago
Grilling likely for Key
Grilling likely for Key
Prime Minister John Key can expect to face tough questions about the southern economy and the planned job cuts at Invermay when he visits Dunedin today.
Who is responsible for growth?
Who is responsible for growth?
It can have come as little surprise that economic development for Dunedin was the top priority in the annual Dunedin City Council survey of residents.
Good services imply part of good business
Good services imply part of good business
Gerald Cunningham believes a lack of ambition and poor customer service plague Otago business.
Invermay questions fair, English says
Invermay questions fair, English says
Otago community leaders have ''fair questions'' on AgResearch's proposal to shift 85 jobs from Invermay, deputy prime minister Bill English says.
'ODT' informing you, the voter
'ODT' informing you, the voter
There is much at stake in this year's local body elections.
Designer plans to keep it all right here
Designer plans to keep it all right here
Narelle Stewart has some big plans for her Dunedin-based clothing and costume business.
Invermay vital to farmers
Invermay vital to farmers
AgResearch's decision to downsize Invermay and Ruakura is as simple as profit before opportunities to support farmers, writes Malcolm Deverson for the Clutha Agricultural Development Board.
Queenstown's Fergburger fights off chain offers
Queenstown's Fergburger fights off chain offers
Concentrating on quality, a great environment and a family atmosphere among staff is the recipe of success for Fergburger, the burger bar which has become as much a part of Queenstown as skiing and bungy jumping.
Entrepreneurs scanning business opportunities
Entrepreneurs scanning business opportunities
Three entrepreneurial Dunedin men have a goal - to create jobs.
Cromwell pair take on NZ
Cromwell pair take on NZ
Cromwell siblings Carl and Amber McNulty are living their dream of staying in the place they love while doing business throughout New Zealand.
Collaboration key to Dunedin company's success
Collaboration key to Dunedin company's success
Local collaboration and work diversification are key elements for listed Scott Technology's success in expanding into global markets, from its base in Dunedin.
Another day, different deal
Another day, different deal
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says regional development and the threat to Invermay did not come up when he shook Prime Minister John Key's hand yesterday.
South united in call to act
South united in call to act
Southern voices have joined together in an unprecedented display of unity to call for more investment, not less, in Dunedin's Invermay agricultural research centre.
Decision on Invermay 'complete lunacy'
Decision on Invermay 'complete lunacy'
Former Invermay director Dr Jock Allison has described AgResearch's proposed restructuring - and its effect on Invermay - as ''complete lunacy'', both from economic and science perspectives.
Summit looks for positives
Summit looks for positives
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull and Otago Chamber of Commerce president Peter McIntyre are fired up before this morning's summit to look at opportunities to grow the regional economies of Otago and Southland.
Family's contribution engraved on Dunedin
Family's contribution engraved on Dunedin
When Brian Swan left school in 1962, there was no doubt what he wanted to do for a career.
Time to revolt, Peters says
Time to revolt, Peters says
Southerners should draw on their Scottish heritage and ''start a political revolt'' against an economic system that hurts the local economy, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters told an audience in Dunedin last night.
Lifestyle and university drew couple
Lifestyle and university drew couple
2013 Upstart Director Award winner Mark Berryman and his wife Liz have been lured South by study opportunities at the University of Otago and the lifestyle. Sally Rae reports.
Govt supporting Otago in multiple ways
Govt supporting Otago in multiple ways
The Government is involved in a broad range of economic development initiatives in the Otago region and throughout New Zealand to encourage new investment, jobs and growth, says Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce in response to the concerns identified in Stand up Otago.